This variable shrub to small tree has upright spreading branches that form a open rounded habit. It has leathery pale green lanced-shaped leaves and the white tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Hakea florulentais naturally found in Australia from south-east Queensland to northern New South Wales growing in coastal regions in well drained moderately fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

The Sweet-scented Hakea is grown for its flowers and is planted in shrub borders for sub-tropical gardens as a specimen or for screen planting. It is also used for roadside planting in coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is excellent specimen for a fragrant garden or woodland setting.ID 2263

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) florulenta(flo-roo-LEN-tah)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family